[Self] Conscious

I bought these trousers back in April from the 2014 H&M Conscious Collection. They almost slipped through my fingers due to technical difficulties on the website but after taking to Twitter to vent my anger, H&M quickly got in touch and managed to put a pair aside for me. Made from recycled polyester, the material is really silky (read clingy) so they feel like quite a statement piece to me, especially as they tend to cry out for a crop top, something that sits firmly outside of my comfort zone, holidays being the exception.

A Week in France

                                 Bias Camisole – Organic by John Patrick

Shirt Dress - Outsider

Despite having reached the grand old age of 22, last week I unashamedly tagged along on the annual family holiday, which this year was in the beautiful town of Gordes in the south of France.

Most of the week was spent poolside and firmly horizontal but we did squeeze in a few visits to neighbouring towns, generally on market days to browse the abundance of beautiful wares on offer. France is unbeatable when it comes to old, abandoned charm and I harbour a definite penchant for the decrepit doors, peeling paint and mismatch pastel colours of the houses and shutters, particularly in the icy blue variety.

Always one to over pack, I spent a large proportion of the week wearing the black Outsider dress pictured. Made from organic cotton, it’s a beautiful twist on the classic shirt dress and so versatile, perfect for slipping on over a bikini at lunch or with a little rouge for dinner. I lived in my Birkenstocks, having conveniently forgotten to pack another pair of shoes. Luckily they're turning out to be the most comfortable things I've ever had on my feet. Another favourite new addition was a navy camisole from Organic by John Patrick, made from cupro, a biodegradable and certified cotton material. The fit is perfect and the slightly crumpled appearance perfect for squeezing into a suitcase.